Sculpture and Persian Vase 1908

Henri Matisse made “Sculpture and Persian Vase”, using oil on canvas. Look at how Matisse makes those marks. See the short, punchy strokes, especially in the yellow areas of the sculpture and reclining figure? The whole thing feels so immediate, like he's wrestling with the paint right there on the canvas. And those colours! That deep, almost vibrating blue of the vase against the warm yellows and reds, it's like a visual feast. You can almost feel the texture of the paint, thick in some places, thinner in others, creating a surface that's alive with energy. Notice that dark purple line surrounding the figure on the divan. It really helps the form pop out, like he's drawing with the paint. Matisse is one of those artists who makes you want to grab a brush and dive right in. His art is always open for conversation.